Key Vocabulary from Text Conventions in Political Cartoons

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to text conventions, specifically in the context of political cartoons, helping to understand their meanings and significance.

Satire

Using humor and exaggeration to criticize and ridicule aspects of government and political affairs.

Caricature

Comically distorted drawing or likeness used to satirize or ridicule its subject.

Exaggeration

To enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds so it becomes ridiculous and faults can be seen.

Critique

A visual and symbolic commentary that expresses opinion and judgement about political events, leaders, policies or societal issues.

Humour

Used to communicate a message to the audience, helping to shape public opinion.

Symbols

Simple objects used by cartoonists to represent larger ideas or concepts.

Lampoon

Criticizes famous individuals or public organizations in a humorous way to reveal their bad qualities.

Bias

Represents the artist's point of view, similar to an editorial.

Labelling

Cartoonists label objects or people to clarify exactly what they stand for.

Caption

Helps explain the scene, often using speech bubbles, headings, and catchphrases.

Irony

Expresses opinion on a topic by highlighting the difference between reality and expectations.

Situational Irony

A stark contrast between expected and actual outcomes, often used to make a political point.

Topical

Subject of immediate relevance owing to its relation to current events.

Ad hominem

Attacking an opponent's motives or character instead of their policy or position.

Juxtaposition

Positioning people or elements side by side for comparison.

Analogy

A comparison between two unlike things that share characteristics, making complex issues more familiar.

Tone

The mood, attitude, and emotion conveyed by an animation script, influenced by various factors.

Message

The underlying commentary or opinion expressed by the cartoonist regarding a political issue or figure.

Appeal to Ethos

A rhetorical appeal that relies on credibility, ethics, or character to persuade the audience.

Appeal to Pathos

A rhetorical appeal targeting the audience's emotions to persuade or influence them.

Appeal to Logos

A rhetorical appeal to logic, reason, and evidence to persuade the audience.